Originally Posted by More Legroom Please

This is my first post (not the grandest of entrances, I admit)... I'm trying to replace the hole in my life caused by the demise of the Mint's program (Note to any Mint staffers reading this: I paid my rent with coins; I wasn't just returning them to the bank). Does anyone know of merchants who have liberal returns policies, where I could buy something on a credit card and return it for cash, perhaps even minus a small haircut? I know there's an entire thread devoted to these types of ideas, but I didn't see mention of any "return for cash" options. Any help is much appreciated.